Technical Officer (Information Systems)

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 89,721 USD and 121,863 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The overall objective of the Planning,Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation (PBM) Unit is to lead the organization's processes and capacity building in the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of result-based and integrated programme management toward achievement of African countries' health and development goals. The PBM Unit leads the regional process for the development of the program budget and associated work plans; guides and supports all offices in efficient activity and budget implementation; facilitates the Program Budget allocations; and supports performance monitoring, and assessment within WHO global review processes, ensuring strict adherence to organizational guidelines and standards. The PBM Unit leads or contributes to programmatic and thematic evaluations at the regional, inter-country and country level.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties:Update and deploy the tool(s) for measuring the Region's results based on thorough analysis of the evolving needs; add newalerts, enhance security features to comply with WHO cyber-security requirements, improve reporting features as appropriate; Integrate / harmonize GPW13 data in the AfricanHealth Observatory with programme budget needs;Document source-code, architecture and model ofexisting and newly developed / enhanced programme management tools;Enhance the capacity of CO and RO staff in utilization of information tools for effective management;Develop or update the learning strategy and guidelines which will be used to implement results' learning activities in the country offices and regional offices;Enhance/re-design the websites for Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation (PBM) unit and facilitate content updates;act as system administrator for website and the team SharePoint site; Improve results' reporting graphics and layouts; In collaboration with the Communications Team, develop concepts, graphics and layouts for PBM product illustrations;Develop and deploy a Mobile application for programme management tools; Perform other related responsibilities as assigned,including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in computer science, information management, or mathematics Desirable: Advanced degree in computer science, information management, or mathematics

Experience

Essential: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in software and database development using Microsoft products in organizations in the health sector within UN system Desirable: A minimum of 2 years' work experience with World Health Organization.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of computer programming languages, relational database design, development and administration and database management;Knowledge of ERP based legacy systems, and other related applications such as UPK and Workplanner;Proven ability to respond positively to change, identify client's needs and propose alternative workable solutions;Excellent analytical skills;Good communications and interpersonal skills; Proven ability to respond positively to change, identify client's needs and propose alternative workable solutions;Able to work in an international and multicultural environment with staff at various levels.

Other Skills (e.g. IT):

Working level of computer literacy with proven ability to use standard office software packages, demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint including eHealth tools.

Desirable: Web design and publishing in HTML5. Working knowledge of software and database development using Microsoft products (ASP.net, .net core, C#, MS SQL Server 2012 or later, devops, and PowerBI) with good knowledge of PHP, Tableau and Hybrid mobile app development.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French. Desirable:The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 48,805 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2648 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.